--- title: "Orthotics Software 2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-659e3bb7-c600-4803-ab75-18821feb8010" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-659e3bb7-c600-4803-ab75-18821feb8010" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-659e3bb7-c600-4803-ab75-18821feb8010.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-659e3bb7-c600-4803-ab75-18821feb8010.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2021-09-06" --- # Orthotics Software 2 Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-659e3bb7-c600-4803-ab75-18821feb8010 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-659e3bb7-c600-4803-ab75-18821feb8010) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-659e3bb7-c600-4803-ab75-18821feb8010.json) ## Summary The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking suppliers for the "Orthotics Software 2" tender, published on 6th September 2021. This procurement, classified under the "Software package and information systems" category, is based in Ashford, United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 13th September 2021, and the contract duration will commence from 1st November 2021 to 31st October 2024. Expressions of interest must be submitted via the Procontract procurement portal, and potential bidders are required to review specific technology questions as part of the pre-assessment process. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for software developers, particularly those specialising in orthotic solutions, design, and manufacturing software systems. Businesses that can provide a comprehensive software suite compatible with milling machines, CNC routers, and possess 3D printing capabilities would be well-positioned to compete. With a total estimated value of £50,000, this project aligns well with SMEs eager to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector by addressing the specific needs of the NHS. ## Notice Expressions of interest required for Orthotics Software. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a supplier to provide an orthotic design and manufacturing software suite to work with our existing equipment; Hurco milling machines, CNC routers and scanners. This must be a complete system providing both design and mill functionality. It needs to be able to design and manufacture devices from EVA, polypropylene and we would like it to have 3D printing capabilities or for the company to be developing 3D print options. Design files need to be the property of KCHFT not the software company. It will need a file transfer protocol to allow us to send the files direct to the milling equipment. Top, bottom, engraving and cut out/edge tool path options are required. All potential bidders MUST review the technology questions which are attached to this EOI and will require you to assess whether your product offers a yes/no response. This is a pre-assessment and KCHFT will not require you to provide the results at this EOI stage, but it will form part of your submission/evidence should you be invited to tender and must be included within your submisson. Expressions of interest (EOI) must be submitted via the Procontract procurement portal (Proactis) under Opportunity number DN567162. Any correspondence to the Authority's staff email address will be disregarded. Please log-in via following link to EOI if already registered, or the link will also allow you to register and then EOI. https://procontract.due-north.com/Login ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33e12e52-c72c-4a5b-a06d-18380d6ec80e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | ASHFORD | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN25 4AZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Ashford | | Electoral ward | Goat Lees | | Westminster constituency | Ashford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 6 Sep 2021 at 12:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33e12e52-c72c-4a5b-a06d-18380d6ec80e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33e12e52-c72c-4a5b-a06d-18380d6ec80e 6th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.kentcht.nhs.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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